And Broderick Turner in the P-E writes that the Clips want Bayless, but "but fear he'll be gone by the time they select."

I sense he's right, and still maintain that it'll Westbrook if he's on the board, and Gordon if Westbrook isn't.

Thoughts?

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If it was between Westbrook and Gordon, I'll go w/ Gordon. He was supposed to be in the run for No.1 pick earlier this year. Then he had an injury to his wrist and the coaching turmoil, he's healed up and still has the skill set.

thank god the clippers are thinking smart and not resigning livingston to that big contract.
i say trade brand and #7 for marion and #2, we basically get a guy for one year which is what Brand would be, and get 5 picks higher. The question for me is whether to go with a guard in Mayo, or go for the Brand replacement in Beasley. Everyone's talking about Beasley, but a line-up of Kaman, Marion, Thorton, Mayo and hopefully Beno Udrih (via free agency) or a Chicago guard (sign and trade Maggette) and we have an uptempo starting five, which would benefit Marion and Thorton's game style, as well as Mayo.

Good job by the Clips management, if true. I like that deal. They must want Bayless and don't want to risk not having him available at 7. A nice risk management move. I know squat about Bayless, Gordon, Mayo or Westbrook. It seems that there is no consensus on their respective talents. One thing I am sure of though, and that is that the Clippers biggest need is a true point, not a SG. Without a point and there is no hope. Bayless must be the closest to a true point, although I like what I hear about Gordon.